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2009- Entry 4: Saigon (HCMC), Vietnam
I was glad that I had the time in Hue and Danang to get used to negotiating through traffic as a pedestrian! It trained me somewhat for Saigon. When I arrived, I took a taxi to the hotel. At one … Continue reading
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Tagged Bến Thành Market, China Beach, Danang, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, My Tho, Saigon, Vietnam, Vietnam War
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2009- Entry 3: Danang > Hoi An > My Son, Vietnam
From my ninth floor perch, I’m looking out on one of the meanest storms I have ever witnessed. I can’t imagine that there can be so much water in the heavens that can fall in one storm here. The thunder … Continue reading
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Tagged Asia, Cham, Cham people, Danang, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Marble Mountain, My Son, Vietnam, Vietnam War
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2009- Entry 2: Hue, Vietnam
The last night in Savanakhet was amazing. I went to the Sayaphom Temple at night for “wien tian,” where the people led by the monks walk with incense, flowers and lighted candles around the temple. All to the slow beat … Continue reading
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Tagged Asia, Dong Ha, Hue, Khai Dinh, Lao, Perfume River, Qing Dynasty, Vietnam
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2009-Entry 1: Return to Savanakhet, Laos
When the afternoon sun starts to fry your brain to the point where you can’t think, it is time to get yourself to an airconditioned anyplace! That is where I am now.. well, airconditioned meaning it is marginally cooler than … Continue reading
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Tagged Asia, Bangkok, Hue, Lao, Laos, Savanakhet, Thai language, Thailand, Vietnam
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2007- Entry 8: Thailand and the Finale!
I returned last week from Vietnam to the “Big Mango.” I’ve been keeping busy with meeting friends and had a reunion with some of my former students. This year was casual and small. A lot of people are away this … Continue reading
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Tagged Bangkok, Big Mango, Laos, Thailand, Travel and Tourism, Vietnam
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2007- Entry 7: Hue to Hanoi > Sapa> Halong Bay
I really didn’t know what to expect when I got on the day train for Hanoi. I guess I thought I’d go into a nice compartment with seats for six. What greeted me was a compartment crammed with at least … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Paradise, Halong Bay, Hanoi, Hạ Long Bay, Hue, Laos, Sapa, Vietnam
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2007- Entry 6: Hue to Hanoi, Vietnam
OMG! I got back from dinner and turned on the TV….. “Vietnam Idol” was on! Is there NO escape? It was pretty bad no matter what language you sing in! The bus from Savanakhet, Laos left (surprisingly) on time. It … Continue reading
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Tagged Halong Bay, Hue, Lao, Perfume River, Vietnam, Vietnam Idol
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2007- Entry 5: Savanakhet, Laos
I’ve woken from my nap. I’m feeling groggy, but I can’t decide if it is due to lack of sleep thanks to the long overnight bus ride to get here; the heat of the day and walking all over the … Continue reading
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Tagged Dong Ha, French Colonial, Hue, Lao, Mekong, Savanakhet, Thailand, Vientiane, Vietnam
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